Southeast Prevention Resource Center

10/04/2025

Join us for the 2nd Annual Discovery to Recovery Symposium on Substance Use Disorder.

This free event will explore the impact of childhood trauma on brain development and its connection to substance use, featuring leading experts in trauma-informed care and addiction medicine.

Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4esRIKu

10/04/2025

The PRC Staff hosted the Fall Coalition Prevention Networking Event in Cape Girardeau County, providing information on coalition guidelines, SMART goals, free rental resources offered by the PRC, 40 Developmental Assets, Evidence-Based Curriculums, and the Missouri Student Survey. Each of the coalitions were able to present on what they are working on and network with each other. Many great conversations were taking place!

09/26/2025

DEA National Rx Take Back Day is Saturday, October 25, 2025!

Please click on https://www.dea.gov/takebackday for more information and to find your collection site.

*Please also see in the comments for more local Rx dropbox locations.

The drug overdose epidemic in the United States is a clear and present public health, public safety, and national security threat. DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day reflects DEA’s commitment to Americans’ safety and health, encouraging the public to remove unneeded medications fro...

09/10/2025

40 Developmental Assets!
The Developmental Assets® are 40 research-based, positive experiences and qualities that influence young people’s development, helping them become caring, responsible, and productive adults.

Over time, studies of more than 5 million young people consistently show that the more assets that young people have, the less likely they are to engage in a wide range of high-risk behaviors and the more likely they are to thrive.
https://rockdalecoalition.org/40-assets-2/

09/09/2025

08/29/2025

Top 25 Things to Do Instead of Drugs or Alcohol:

1. Call a friend to chat and catch up.
2. Read a book.
3. Throw a Frisbee or ball for your dog.
4. Make a quilt out of your old t-shirts.
5. Go for a walk in the woods.
6. Go for a walk in the city.
7. Plan a road trip for the future.
8. Take a drive in the mountains.
9. Visit a museum.
10. Tie-dye something.
11. Make and try a food you never tried before.
12. Drive for an hour in any direction and see where you end up.
13. Play video games.
14. Write in a journal.
15. Go to the pet store or animal shelter and look at animals.
16. Call and visit an old friend.
17. Go to the gym.
18. Go bowling.
19. Research another country you would like to visit.
20. Learn about another culture.
21. Write a letter of gratitude to a friend.
22. Make a list of things for which you are thankful.
23. Go solo camping.
24. Clean your house, top to bottom.
25. Sort through old clothes and donate things you don’t wear anymore.

The journey to recovery isn't an easy one, but there are ample options to fill up your time with activities that do not include drugs or alcohol. Read more!

08/14/2025

The Bollinger County Children and Youth Issues Coalition had an incredibly successful turnout from schools in Bollinger County and from professionals who serve the county during the “Hidden in Plain View” event. The trailer with the mock bedroom was provided by Addiction is Real, Inc. There was an excellent presentation of ways substances can be hidden on a person and in a mock bedroom. For more information about substance misuse prevention education, please contact the Southeast Prevention Resource Center or the Bollinger County Children and Youth Issues Coalition.

07/29/2025

Hidden In Plain View: Back to School Edition, Everyone Welcome!
Tour the mock bedroom and hear from an Addiction is Real, Inc. Expert!
August 14th, 2025
5PM - 7PM
Bollinger County Health Center
*RSVP Requested

07/29/2025

Hidden In Plain View: Professional Development!
Discover how students may be sneaking substances into your classroom.
August 14th, 2025
9AM - 11AM for EDUCATORS
1PM - 3PM for EDUCATORS and PROFESSIONALS
Bollinger County Health Center

07/29/2025

Hidden In Plain View! FREE Exhibit! Tour a mock bedroom and learn to recognize the warning signs of teen alcohol and drug use in your home.
Monday, August 4th, 2025
2PM - 6PM
Cape Junior High School
1910 Whitener Street